Symptoms of the End of Menopause

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The end of menopause (post-menopause) is the last stage of menopause. Every woman will go through this stage, and it marks the natural ending of your reproductive years. This normally happens in the late 50s or early 60s.

End of Menopause

The end of menopause is called post-menopause, which occurs when you have missed 12 monthly periods in a row. It is the last of three stages of menopause; the first two stages are perimenopause and menopause.

Causes

Post-menopause is caused by a gradual decrease in the hormone estrogen--a natural decrease that cannot be prevented. This decrease may come suddenly if you started menopause prematurely.

Treatments

The main treatment for post-menopausal symptoms are hormone replacements (HRT). HRT is a treatment that involves replacing estrogen, in order to minimize symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

Considerations

There are other medical conditions whose symptoms may mimic post-menopause. It is important to get a proper diagnosis from your physician in order to rule out these instances.

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About the Author

April Khan is a medical journalist who began writing in 2005. She has contributed to publications such as "BBC Focus." In 2012, Khan received her Doctor of Public Health from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She also holds an Associate of Arts from the Art Institute of Dallas and a Master of Science in international health from University College London.

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